Kansas Payroll Tax Calculator 2026
Calculate Kansas state income tax, federal withholding, Social Security, Medicare, and net take-home pay.
2026 Kansas tax rates · FICA · Kansas K-4
State Income Tax
Up to 5.7% (progressive)
Social Security
6.2%
Medicare
1.45%
State Form
Kansas K-4
Calculate Your Kansas Paycheck
Enter your salary or hourly rate and get a full breakdown: Kansas state tax, federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and exact net pay.
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Kansas Tax Guide
Kansas Payroll Tax Overview 2026
Kansas uses a progressive income tax with a top rate of 5.7%. Higher earners pay a larger percentage of their income — different brackets apply to different income ranges.
Kansas has three income tax brackets with a top rate of 5.7% on income over $30,000 (single) or $60,000 (married filing jointly).
Kansas has attempted several income tax reforms; the current 5.7% top rate is a compromise between flat-tax proposals and the prior structure.
Kansas Payroll Tax Summary
State Income TaxUp to 5.7% (progressive)
Tax TypeProgressive (brackets)
Social Security6.2% on first $176,100
Medicare1.45% (+ 0.9% over $200K)
FUTA (employer)0.6% on first $7,000
Employee FormKansas K-4
FAQ
Kansas payroll tax questions
What is the top Kansas income tax rate for 2026?
Kansas's top income tax rate is 5.7% for 2026. This is a marginal rate — it only applies to income above the top bracket threshold. Lower income falls into lower brackets. Use the calculator above to see your effective rate.
What taxes do Kansas employees pay on their paycheck?
Kansas employees pay: (1) Federal income tax (based on W-4 withholding); (2) Social Security tax (6.2% on wages up to $176,100); (3) Medicare tax (1.45%, plus 0.9% on income over $200,000); (4) Kansas state income tax (Up to 5.7% (progressive)); The employer matches the Social Security and Medicare portions.
What payroll withholding form do Kansas employees use?
Kansas employees complete Kansas K-4 for state withholding in addition to the federal W-4. Employers use both forms to calculate the correct combined withholding amount.
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